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Here’s another request by one of you: the very hard to find, out of print ROBIN McAULEY solo album “Business As Usual”, only released in Japan. McAuley is joined here by top cats; Frankie Sullivan (Survivor) on guitars, bass & backing vocals, and Curt Cuomo (Stan Bush, Eddie Money) on drums, bass, keyboards, backing vocals. But these talented musicians not...
Universal Japan have been reissuing a bunch of great albums freshly remastered, pressed on high quality SHM-CD, most of them including bonus tracks and sold at a very affordable price (around 15 bucks each). Among the batch arriving to our mailbox are the McAULEY SCHENKER GROUP terrific albums. Let’s go with “Perfect Timing“, one of my favorites. “Perfect Timing” was...
With this “Unplugged Live [Cherry Red / Hear No Evil remaster +4]” we complete at 0dayrox the McAULEY SCHENKER GROUP discography. Recorded in California during a tour with a completely acoustic set, this is the final release of the McAuley Schenker Group, which disbanded in 1993.This Cherry Red Records remastered reissue includes as bonus tracks the complete, Japan only (out...
As part of the 3 McAULEY SCHENKER GROUP albums fully remastered by Universal Japan and pressed on SHM-CD, here comes the duo’s third effort entitled with their initials “M.S.G.”All the 3 McAuley Schenker Group albums are great, but this “M.S.G.” (originally released December 1991 in Japan / February 1992 in Europe) is my absolute favorite. The main reason is the...
exclusive As part of the 3 McAULEY SCHENKER GROUP albums fully remastered 2015 by Universal Japan and pressed on SHM-CD, here comes their second “Save Yourself“. Their first album Perfect Timing (already presented on the blog few days ago HERE) was released in 1987, and included McAuley Schenker Group’s first hit “Gimme Your Love”. Two years later, “Save Yourself”...
MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST is the new project from legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker, and the first album “Resurrection” will be released next March 2. Including all-new new songs, the album featured all the former MSG vocalists reunited again. The disc, which was produced by Michael Voss-Schön, was recorded in four different locations over a five-month period and features guest appearances...
Available today in Germany, but worldwide on May 6, MICHAEL SCHENKER’S TEMPLE OF ROCK will release “On A Mission : Live In Madrid“, a document of their Nov. 19, 2015 concert at the Joy Eslava in the Spanish capital city.Undoubtedly, one of the most intriguing tours of recent times for fans of classic rock / hard rock was when legendary...
This is simple: “Keep Calm and Salute Queen” is a tribute to Queen compiled by the specialized label in this matter, Cleopatra Records / Deadline. One of the good news is that these classic, influential songs are performed by a slew of hard rock champions from both sides of the pond. The other, these versions / covers are excellent. You...
If proof were ever needed that certain things get better with age, then look no further than to Michael Schenker, as his re-emergence over these last few years with his MICHAEL SCHENKER’S TEMPLE OF ROCK band is nothing short of staggering.“Spirit On A Mission” is the latest album from the combo and as before, he is joined by former Rainbow...
SHADOWQUEST – Armoured IV Pain (2015)
A new Swedish beast has born: SHADOWQUEST, a supergroup of sorts with its members combining a great amount of experience both past and present in the metal field. Their strangely… Read more…
RICHIE SAMBORA – Undiscovered Soul [Expanded Edition] (2018) *Exclusive*
Ex Bon Jovi guitarist RICHIE SAMBORA first two solo albums has been reissued this year in 'Expanded Edition' format. Sambora's second effort "Undiscovered Soul [Expanded Edition]" not only is a… Read more…
NEIL PEART (Rush) – The End of a Drumming Era (0dayrox tribute)
.The death of virtuoso drummer and lyricist NEIL PEART last January 7th, marked indeed "The End of a Drumming Era". We’ve lost a true music icon who transcended genres and reinvented drums more times than had to be possible for a human being in contemporary music. Today, let’s remember him by taking a look at "The Professor" most celebrated recordings, and some rarities as well. Read more…
GYPSY ROSE – Shattered Affair 1986-1989 Roots And Early Days (2018)
Canadian cult melodic hard rock band GYPSY ROSE seem fit to release unreleased and never before heard material during 2018. We already featured 'Rosary Of Tears' including outtakes & unreleased… Read more…
GYPSY ROSE – Rosary Of Tears [1988-1991 Outtakes & Unreleased Recordings] (2018)
"Rosary Of Tears [1988-1991 Outtakes & Unreleased Recordings]" is a collection of Canadian melodic hard rockers GYPSY ROSE demos & outtakes most of them recorded in 1991, after their debut… Read more…
GYPSY ROSE (SWE) – Reloaded (2019)
This is the first release from new Melodic Rock label ScandiRock Records, and what a great way to start: the re-issue of the GYPSY ROSE debut album under the new… Read more…
RICHIE SAMBORA – Stranger In This Town [Expanded Edition reissue] (2018)
'Stranger in This Town' is the first solo studio album by RICHIE SAMBORA, then guitarist from the New Jersey heroes Bon Jovi. The album was released in 1991, while Bon… Read more…
JOE SATRIANI – Flying In A Blue Dream [Japan Remaster Blue-SpecCD2]
Finally arrived from Japan my favorite JOE SATRIANI albums from the Legacy Recordings reissue series 2016, remastered and manufactured with the high quality Blu-specCD2 technology. "Flying In A Blue Dream"… Read more…
JOE SATRIANI – Surfing With The Alien [Japan Remaster Blue-spec CD2]
Finally arrived from Japan my favorite JOE SATRIANI albums from the Legacy Recordings reissue series 2016, remastered and manufactured with the high quality Blu-specCD2 technology. As you may know, Blu-specCD2… Read more…
RUSH – Time Machine 2011 [Live in Cleveland]
Canadian legends Rush are releasing on November 7, a two-disc live album entitled "Time Machine 2011: Live In Cleveland". Captured in April at Cleveland's Quicken Loans Arena during the renowned… Read more…
Swedes BAD RADIATOR were already presented here with their two previous albums, both lovely collections of melodic rock tunes with the usual Scandinavian class. The guys are back with third… Read more…
CRIMSON GLORY – In Dark Places 1986 – 2000 [5-CD Box Set Remastered] Out Of Print
Fully 24-Bit remastered, "In Dark Places… 1986-2000" is a 5-CD box containing all of CRIMSON GLORY's studio albums: "Crimson Glory", "Transcendence", "Strange And Beautiful" and "Astronomica" (2CD). The box also… Read more…
STATE COWS – The Second One [Japanese Limited Edition +4] (2013)
The magical Swedish duo STATE COWS delighted us three years ago with their selftitled debut. Now Stephan Olofsson & Daniel Andersson have again assembled a wonderful band and cast for… Read more…
STATE COWS – Stealing The Show (2017)
Swedes STATE COWS, perhaps the band active today most faithful to the classic sound of early '80s West Coast AOR, are releasing new material under the title "Stealing The Show".… Read more…
SONS OF APOLLO – Live with The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony (2019) Special Edition
SONS OF APOLLO are one of the biggest success stories of the past two years. The combination of vocalist Jeff Scott Soto, guitarist Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal, bassist Billy Sheehan, keyboard… Read more…
